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Stufenglas

English translation: stepped-edge glazing

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German term or phrase:Stufenglas
English translation:stepped-edge glazing
Entered by: John Jory

17:20 Aug 6, 2004
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / Construction
German term or phrase: Stufenglas
Abhängig von der Riegelausbildung, einer Ausführung mit oder ohne Regenrinne und die Wahl zwischen Stufenglasscheibe oder abschließender Deckleiste, führen zu unterschiedlichen Ausführungsvarianten.

The term is used frequently in installation instructions for facade construction involving window frame and sealing elements.
Jonathan Whiteley
United States
Local time: 07:55
stepped-edge glazing
Explanation:
"Stepped-edge unit
The edges of the double-glazed unit are not flush. One pane is larger and overlaps the other, to enable their use in roof glazing for example." (ref 1)

From the same site:

"Stufen-Isolierglas
Die Ränder eines Isolierglases schließen nicht bündig ab, sondern eine Scheibe überlappt die andere, etwa zur Verwendung in Dachverglasungen. " (ref 2)
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John Jory
Germany
Local time: 15:55
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Hello,

Thanks this is precisely what is required here.

Regards,

Jonathan Whiteley
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Summary of answers provided
4step glass
Derek Gill Franßen
4layer glass
Christine Lam
4stepped-edge glazing
John Jory


  

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step glass


Explanation:
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Derek Gill Franßen
Germany
Local time: 15:55
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 56
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layer glass


Explanation:
Stufe in this context means layer

Christine Lam
Local time: 09:55
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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13 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
stepped-edge glazing


Explanation:
"Stepped-edge unit
The edges of the double-glazed unit are not flush. One pane is larger and overlaps the other, to enable their use in roof glazing for example." (ref 1)

From the same site:

"Stufen-Isolierglas
Die Ränder eines Isolierglases schließen nicht bündig ab, sondern eine Scheibe überlappt die andere, etwa zur Verwendung in Dachverglasungen. " (ref 2)



    Reference: http://www.saint-gobain-glass.com/uk/d3.htm#s
    Reference: http://www.saint-gobain-glass.com/de/d3.htm#s
John Jory
Germany
Local time: 15:55
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Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 300
Grading comment
Hello,

Thanks this is precisely what is required here.

Regards,

Jonathan Whiteley
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